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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.11, 423.80 and 196.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.11, 423.80 and 196.62 is: 271.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.11 : 423.80 = 196.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.11/423.80 = 196.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.11x = 423.80 × 196.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.11x = 83,325.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,325.72/307.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.32

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